Meet Cecilia Mzvondiwa 

 About Cecilia Mzvondiwa 

• Cecilia Ntombizodwa Mzvondiwa is an award-winning author, lawyer, executive coach, and global thought leader redefining what powerful leadership looks like.
• An immigrant who arrived in Canada with $50 and a vision, she has built multiple businesses across continents and become a sought-after voice on justice, belonging, and transformative leadership.
• As Founder of Onpoint Law, she practices heart-centered law, advancing access to justice in Family, Immigration, and Human Rights law while championing restorative justice and family justice reform. Through her leadership, marginalized communities gain not only legal representation but dignity and voice.
• Cecilia is also the CEO of Global People First, where she partners with governments, universities, Fortune 500 companies, and community organizations to embed Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging into strategy and culture.
• Her clients include the Government of Alberta, the University of Calgary, Community Foundations of Canada, and multinational corporations committed to meaningful change.
• An executive coach to thousands of leaders within one of Western Canada’s largest public institutions, Cecilia equips decision-makers to lead with courage in complexity.
• She is the author of Beyond Tokenism, a powerful call to move from performative inclusion to authentic belonging.
• Trained by world-class speaker mentors including Tricia Brouk, John Maxwell, and Lisa Nichols, Cecilia delivers compelling keynotes that blend lived experience, research, and actionable strategy.
• Whether on global stages, corporate platforms, or faith communities, she challenges audiences to rise boldly, lead ethically, and build systems that honor humanity.
• Cecilia represents the power of vision, resilience, and purpose-driven impact.